As the group listened to Julius' story, they couldn't help but be drawn by the intense narrative.
At times, they stood at the edge of their seats, eager to know what happened next, while at others, they covered their mouths, their eyes widened at the terrible experiences they were confronted with.
As Julius ended his story with Marco's incident, the trio rose from their seats and surprised him with a tight hug.
"I'm sorry for doubting you, Julius. You went through and lost so much." Arun said, saddened by this terrible story. His earlier disappointment was completely replaced by compassion.
"So, you really have no plans of becoming a mage?" Louise asked, astonished to learn that, contrary to the rest of the world, Julius willingly chose to become a body cultivator. This path was a renowned dead end in which reaching tier three in one's later years was an achievement.
